The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with night eating syndrome. Which findings does the nurse anticipate while collecting components of the health history?

a. Regurgitating food repeatedly
b. Purging to influence weight or shape
c. Eating in excess after the evening meal
d. Consuming substances other than food


c. Eating in excess after the evening meal
Night eating syndrome is characterized by excessive eating after the evening meal or after awakening from sleep. Regurgitating food repeatedly is characteristic of rumination disorder. Purging to influence weight or shape is associated with A N-B P and B N. Pica is the consumption of substances other than food.

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